2027 State Leadership Conference
STATE LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
Compete. Connect. Lead. Achieve.
The Delaware BPA State Leadership Conference brings members from across the state together for our premier annual conference experience.
Students demonstrate their skills through competitive events, participate in leadership and career-focused experiences, connect with students and professionals, and celebrate their accomplishments.
Conference Information Competitive EventsWhat Brings You to SLC?
Select an area below to find the information and resources you need.
Where Skills Meet Opportunity
SLC is more than competition. It is an opportunity for students to put their skills into action, develop as leaders, build professional connections, and explore what is possible for their future.
COMPETE
Demonstrate career-ready knowledge and skills through BPA competitive events.
CONNECT
Meet students, colleges, employers, industry professionals, and community partners.
LEAD
Build confidence and leadership skills through the statewide BPA experience.
ACHIEVE
Celebrate accomplishments and earn opportunities to advance to national competition.
Three Days. One Statewide Experience.
Conference Day 1
Competitive events, student experiences, career connections, and conference activities.
Day 1 InformationConference Day 2
Competitive events, student experiences, career connections, and conference activities.
Day 2 InformationAwards & Recognition
Celebrate Delaware BPA members and recognize outstanding competitive achievement.
Awards InformationSnow Dates: March 9–11, 2027
Detailed schedules and event assignments will be posted as conference information is finalized.
Prepare for SLC
Get Ready to Compete
Find competitive event information, conference schedules, presubmit requirements, dress expectations, state officer election information, and national qualification resources.
Student ResourcesPrepare Your Chapter
Access registration information, advisor checklists, competitive event resources, presubmit requirements, conference logistics, deadlines, and important updates.
Advisor ResourcesHelp Make SLC Possible
Professionals, educators, alumni, and community members help make SLC possible by judging, presenting, supporting conference activities, and engaging with students.
Get InvolvedInvest in Future Talent
Support meaningful student experiences while connecting your organization with Delaware’s future professionals.
Sponsorship opportunities provide organizations with ways to support student competition, leadership development, career exploration, and the overall conference experience.
Sponsorship OpportunitiesMeet Delaware Students
Connect directly with career-focused middle and high school students from across Delaware.
Colleges, universities, employers, training providers, and community organizations can participate through career and college engagement opportunities during SLC.
Exhibitor InformationStudent Leadership Starts Here
SLC is where Delaware BPA members help select the students who will represent and lead the association during the next membership year.
Students interested in state office can learn about available positions, eligibility requirements, applications, campaigning, and the election process.
Candidate Information Voting DelegatesFrom Delaware to the National Stage
Competitive achievement at SLC can lead to the opportunity to represent Delaware at the BPA National Leadership Conference.
Following competition, results and national qualification information will be shared with chapters along with next steps for eligible students.
Awards & Results NLC InformationBefore You Arrive
Who can attend SLC?
SLC participation is coordinated through local Delaware BPA chapters. Students should work directly with their chapter advisor regarding eligibility and registration.
How do students register?
Conference registration is completed through the local BPA chapter. Students and families should contact their chapter advisor with registration questions.
Where can I find competitive event requirements?
Competitive event information and resources are available through the Competitive Events section of the Delaware BPA website.
How can I volunteer?
Visit the Get Involved page to explore opportunities to judge competitive events, present workshops, support conference activities, and engage with Delaware BPA students.
How can my organization participate?
Businesses, colleges, universities, and community organizations can participate through sponsorship, exhibiting, career engagement, presentations, judging, and other partnership opportunities.
Where will conference updates be posted?
This page will serve as the primary source for Delaware BPA State Leadership Conference information. Advisors will also receive conference communications as deadlines and details are finalized.
Your State Leadership Conference Journey Starts Here.
Prepare. Compete. Connect. Lead.
Student Resources Advisor Resources Get Involved